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Gareth Southgate, Manager of England, walks to a training session at St George's Park on October 09, 2023 in Burton upon Trent, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate, Manager of England, walks to a training session at St George's Park on October 09, 2023 in Burton upon Trent, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

'Gareth Southgate will looked back on in the same regard as Sir Alf Ramsey': Former England forward praises Three Lions manager

Ryan Dabbs published 17 October 23

Gareth Southgate's achievements with England have been compared to Sir Alf Ramsey's 1966 World Cup win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool FC at American Express Community Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Brighton, England.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool FC at American Express Community Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Brighton, England.

Liverpool step up bid for £45m midfield gem to complete their side: report

Mark White published 17 October 23

Liverpool are looking to add the missing piece of their team with a big-money move for a talented star

Nathan Ake and Adam Idah challenge for the ball in a Euro 2024 qualifier between Netherlands and Ireland in September 2023.

Nathan Ake and Adam Idah challenge for the ball in a Euro 2024 qualifier between Netherlands and Ireland in September 2023.

Revealed: How losing to Netherlands can help Republic of Ireland qualify for Euro 2024

Ben Hayward published 17 October 23

A bizarre quirk in the rules means a defeat in Amsterdam next month will keep qualification hopes alive for the Boys in Green

Son Heung-min and James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate the win with team mates at full time during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Son Heung-min and James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate the win with team mates at full time during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur to receive Qatari investment - making them one of the world's richest clubs: report

Ryan Dabbs published 17 October 23

Tottenham Hotspur could be about to benefit from a failed takeover elsewhere, as investors look to secure club's future

Harry Maguire applauds the England fans during the friendly against Australia in October 2023.

Harry Maguire applauds the England fans during the friendly against Australia in October 2023.

Picking Man United player could cause unwanted 'precedent', Southgate warned

Ben Hayward published 17 October 23

England will move a step closer to Euro 2024 qualification if they beat Italy on Tuesday, but one selection is proving controversial

Manchester United: A general view of the East Stand at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United before the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and Sporting Braga on October 23, 2012 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United: A general view of the East Stand at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United before the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and Sporting Braga on October 23, 2012 in Manchester, England.

‘I’d love to have worked at Manchester United’: Dutch coach explains why he turned DOWN job offer

Mark White published 17 October 23

Manchester United approached one Dutch manager who decided he couldn't take a coaching role – but now he tells FourFourTwo how much he wanted to

England manager Gareth Southgate isn't the overwhelmingly adored figure he used to be for some, as Three Lions fans are beginning to turn on the man at the top — How Gareth Southgate is losing England fans' faith, despite all the success he's had England manager Gareth Southgate isn't the overwhelmingly adored figure he used to be for some, as Three Lions fans are beginning to turn on the man at the top

The Manchester United takeover saga looks like it might finally reach a conclusion this week — WATCH: Jim Ratcliffe's Manchester United Takeover EXPLAINED The Manchester United takeover saga looks like it might finally reach a conclusion this week

Who are the Euro 2024 favourites to win? We look at the best odds for England, France, Spain and every other side heading to Germany — Euro 2024 favourites: Best odds on nation to win European Championships in Germany Who are the Euro 2024 favourites to win? We look at the best odds for England, France, Spain and every other side heading to Germany

The best Premier League players ever, as we rank the ultimate icons who defined over three decades of thrills and spills — Best Premier League players EVER: 100 greatest footballers in England's top flight since 1992 The best Premier League players ever, as we rank the ultimate icons who defined over three decades of thrills and spills

Glenn Hoddle's side battled for a heroic point to seal qualification for France '98 – but can you recall the team from that night? — Quiz! Can you name the starting XI from England's 0-0 draw vs Italy in Rome in 1997? Glenn Hoddle's side battled for a heroic point to seal qualification for France '98 – but can you recall the team from that night?

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday 19 October — In the mag: Ange Postecoglou exclusive interview! Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer UNLEASHED! PLUS Salzburg derby! Ally McCoist! Ballon d'Or and MORE Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday 19 October

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Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona against Espanyol in 2006.

Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona against Espanyol in 2006.

Quiz! Can you name the Barcelona XI from Lionel Messi's debut at Espanyol in 2004?

By Ben Hayward published 16 October 23

Quiz! The Argentine attacker came off the bench as a 17-year-old in the Catalan derby at Montjuic – but can you identify the whole team?

England and Australia walk out for a friendly at Upton Park in February 2003.

England and Australia walk out for a friendly at Upton Park in February 2003.

Quiz! Can you name every England player in the friendly loss against Australia in 2003?

By Ben Hayward published 13 October 23

Quiz! Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson famously picked a different XI in each half – but can you recall all 22 from the 3-1 defeat at Upton Park?

Argentina's players celebrate as Lionel Messi holds aloft the World Cup after victory over France at Qatar 2022.

Argentina's players celebrate as Lionel Messi holds aloft the World Cup after victory over France at Qatar 2022.

Quiz! Can you name all 32 teams that took part in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?

By Ben Hayward published 12 October 23

Quiz! The tournament was hosted in the Middle East for the first time last year - but can you remember all the nations involved?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected during a League Cup match in September 2023.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected during a League Cup match in September 2023.

Quiz! Can you name the 25 clubs that have beaten Pep Guardiola's Manchester City?

By Ben Hayward published 11 October 23

Quiz! The Premier League champions have lost their last two matches – but can you recall every team to have defeated them under the Catalan coach?

Declan Rice poses in an Arsenal shirt following his signing for the Gunners in the summer of 2023.

Declan Rice poses in an Arsenal shirt following his signing for the Gunners in the summer of 2023.

Quiz! Can you name the record transfer of every current Premier League club?

By Ben Hayward published 10 October 23

Quiz! Top-flight teams in England have splashed big cash in recent years – but who are the most expensive stars each has bought?

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LONDON - APRIL 25: Thierry Henry of Arsenal poses with the PFA Players Player Of The Year Award at the PFA Awards Dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel on April 25, 2004 in London. (Photo by John Stillwell-Pool/Getty Images)

LONDON - APRIL 25: Thierry Henry of Arsenal poses with the PFA Players Player Of The Year Award at the PFA Awards Dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel on April 25, 2004 in London. (Photo by John Stillwell-Pool/Getty Images)

Every player to have won PFA Player of the Year

By Tom Hancock published 13 October 23

It's the most prestigious accolade in English football – here's every single winner of the PFA Player of the Year award

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona

Real Madrid vs Barcelona

The biggest derbies in world football

By Greg Lea published 11 October 23

Not all fixtures are created equal - here are the greatest grudge matches in the global game

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores the team's fourth goal past Gabriel of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores the team's fourth goal past Gabriel of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The greatest finishers in football history

By Tom Hancock published 10 October 23

Who's the most clinical of it all when it comes to putting the ball in the net?

Federico Macheda

Federico Macheda

Football wonderkids who crashed and burned

By Greg Lea published 7 October 23

The following prodigies were tipped for superstardom but they all failed to live up to the early hype

Estadio Azteca

Estadio Azteca

The best football stadiums in the world

By Greg Lea published 6 October 23

From England to Argentina and Italy to Iran, these are the best grounds on the planet

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Sky Sports News sets and presenters through the years as the channel celebrates its 25th anniversary

Sky Sports News sets and presenters through the years as the channel celebrates its 25th anniversary

'Chaos, gaffer tape, portakabins and Peter Odemwingie': 25 years of Sky Sports News

By Matthew Ketchell published 2 October 23

25 YEARS Kelly Cates, Dharmesh Sheth, Mike Wedderburn and Rob Wotton reflect back on the iconic news channel, in a FourFourTwo exclusive, as it reaches a quarter of a century

Harry Kane

Harry Kane

"I'm always looking to gain half a per cent wherever I can" - Harry Kane reveals how new Skechers boots have elevated his game

By Ed McCambridge published 22 September 23

England captain Kane has been banging the goals in since moving to Bayern Munich - and reveals he has new boots to thank in part for his form

Harry Kane Skechers

Harry Kane Skechers

"The whole deal just just fell into place" - Harry Kane reveals how his boot partnership with Skechers came about

By Ed McCambridge published 20 September 23

England captain Kane didn't just switch club and country over the summer, he also opted for a new boot partnership with Skechers

Fantasy Premier League: FPL winner Ali Jahangirov

Fantasy Premier League: FPL winner Ali Jahangirov

FPL tips: Last season’s Fantasy Premier League winner shares his secrets with FourFourTwo

By Dean Jones published 2 August 23

FPL Last season’s Fantasy Premier League winner had only played FPL for four years prior: here are his tips

Fabrizio Romano, Becoming the world's best-known football journalist on the SportsTrade Stage at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.

Fabrizio Romano, Becoming the world's best-known football journalist on the SportsTrade Stage at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.

‘I work 20 hours a day’: Fabrizio Romano tells FourFourTwo how he became Mr Exclusive on transfers – and why he upset Brighton

By Mark White published 2 August 23

Fabrizio Romano is a workaholic Italian transfer oracle who has changed the landscape of the market – and he took time from his hectic summer to speak to FFT about his crazy rise to fame

Close-up shot of Fabio Cannavaro and the Ballon d'Or trophy, 2006

Close-up shot of Fabio Cannavaro and the Ballon d'Or trophy, 2006

Fabio Cannavaro opens up about being the last defender to ever win the Ballon d’Or

By Richard Laverty published 27 July 23

2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro was the last centre-back to be given the award – but he says now that in many ways, he was lucky

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Prospective Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Patrick Vieira worked together at Nice

Prospective Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Patrick Vieira worked together at Nice

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag given insight into life working under Sir Jim Ratcliffe by Patrick Vieira

By Ryan Dabbs published 16 October 23

Manchester United are set to have the football operations overseen by Ratcliffe - and the Ineos CEO's former Nice manager has offered an assessment

General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium from the outside in October 2023.

General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium from the outside in October 2023.

Manchester United takeover: New plans revealed for Ineos to work with Glazers

By Ben Hayward published 15 October 23

Details of a possible compromise emerged on Sunday as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's group seeks to take control of football operations

Tottenham defender Eric Dier shakes hands with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after a match between the two teams in 2018.

Tottenham defender Eric Dier shakes hands with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after a match between the two teams in 2018.

Tottenham's Eric Dier could be set for Jose Mourinho reunion with Roma move: report

By Ben Hayward published 15 October 23

The centre-back is out of favour under Ange Postecoglou at Spurs, but could be offered first-team football by his old boss in Italy

Arthur Vermeeren celebrates after scoring for Royal Antwerp against club Brugge in May 2023.

Arthur Vermeeren celebrates after scoring for Royal Antwerp against club Brugge in May 2023.

Arsenal face competition from Barcelona in January for €20m Belgian midfielder: report

By Ben Hayward published 15 October 23

Tottenham have also been linked with the 18-year-old Royal Antwerp player, who made his international debut last week

Harry Maguire applauds the England fans during the friendly against Australia in October 2023.

Harry Maguire applauds the England fans during the friendly against Australia in October 2023.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire could move to West Ham in January: report

By Ben Hayward published 14 October 23

The England defender is out of favour at Old Trafford and the Hammers could be set to reactivate their interest in the winter

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David Beckham of Real Madrid celebrates after the first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Real Madrid and Olympic Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on September 16, 2003 in Madrid, Spain.

David Beckham of Real Madrid celebrates after the first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Real Madrid and Olympic Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on September 16, 2003 in Madrid, Spain.

David Beckham at Real Madrid: The story of how Goldenballs became a Galactico

By Ed McCambridge published 14 October 23

David Beckham moved to Real Madrid 20 years ago this year – but the England captain's time in Spain was far from plain sailing

David Beckham Manchester United 1998

David Beckham Manchester United 1998

When David Beckham was the most hated man in England – and had the greatest season of his life

By Chris Flanagan last updated 9 October 23

BECKHAM On June 30, 1998, one petulant flick of a right foot changed David Beckham's life. His red card against Argentina sparked outrage across England. Well, everywhere but Old Trafford…

FourFourTwo Deputy Editor Matt Ketchell at the San Siro in 2003 and 2023

FourFourTwo Deputy Editor Matt Ketchell at the San Siro in 2003 and 2023

24 hours in Milan (and four in Oslo) watching Newcastle United in the Champions League again after 20 years

By Matthew Ketchell published 21 September 23

ON THE GROUND Deputy Editor Matt Ketchell revisited Milan to watch his team prove a point

Premier League dressing room with Kick It Out t-shirts laid out

Premier League dressing room with Kick It Out t-shirts laid out

Low budgets, criticism, lack of authority: The role of Kick It Out is the most thankless in football, yet one of the most important

By Ben Mountain published 24 August 23

BLACK HISTORY MONTH David to the Goliath of discrimination in football, for 30 years the organisation has tirelessly battled boycotts, controversies and misconceptions

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Bury FC

Bury FC

Bury The Hatchet: How football returned to Gigg Lane four years after Bury went bust

By Ed McCambridge published 21 July 23

After years of financial mismanagement, EFL expulsion and squabbling, Bury fans have come together to plot a new future. Things are looking up…

Crawley Town crypto owners

Crawley Town crypto owners

The inside story of Crawley Town’s crypto consortium nightmare

By Matt Pearson published 24 June 23

FEATURE Crawley have already had five permanent managers in the 15 months since new owners came into power - but there's plenty of other issues involving the club

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